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Advisory Committee on Mental Health

Advisory Committee on Mental Health
The latest news and top stories on Advisory Committee on Mental Health. A Hong Kong-based governmental advisory body, the Advisory Committee on Mental Health was established in December 2017. Its primary mission is to advise the Hong Kong Government on mental health policies, formulate strategies, and monitor the implementation of recommendations to enhance mental health services. Its main areas of activity include promoting mental well-being, eliminating stigmatisation, and enhancing public knowledge. The Committee is notably recognised for co-organising the "Shall We Talk" initiative, launched in July 2020, to foster a mental health-friendly community, and for launching the Mental Health Workplace Charter in November 2019.
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Letters | Let’s protect Hong Kong’s children from social media ourselves

Readers discuss how the city should shield children from social media’s harmful effects, and the public healthcare system.

Number of Hong Kong secondary students with mental illness doubles in 5 years

Housing anxiety impeding Hong Kong fire trauma recovery: mental health experts

Many Wang Fuk Court residents displaced by the deadly inferno are now living in hotels, youth hostels or transitional housing.

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How much screen time should kids have? Hong Kong leader to seek expert advice

Government source rules out bans but backs tougher restrictions on device use in schools and homes under new initiative within policy address.

Authorities will seek to further limit young children’s use of mobile digital devices, including social media access, by updating the city’s guidelines. Photo: Jelly Tse
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